Corporate Lawyer/Senior Lawyer

Senior Corporate Lawyer Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Excellent Benefits
This is your opportunity to become Head of Department within an established Yorkshire law firm.

Our client, a well-established Yorkshire-based law firm with a rich heritage and diverse client portfolio spanning Industry, Manufacturing, and Commercial sectors, is seeking an ambitious Senior Corporate Lawyer as part of a strategic succession plan.

With the current Head of Corporate Department approaching retirement, this role offers a genuine pathway to departmental leadership within a supportive, established firm.

Clear Succession Plan – Join with a defined pathway to Head of Department as the current head prepares for retirement. Genuine Flexibility – Based in Bradford with the option to work with the firm to establish a new satellite office in your preferred location.

Established Platform – Step into a department with strong foundations, loyal clients, and a reputation built over many years, ready for you to lead into the future.

As Senior Corporate Lawyer , you will manage a high-quality caseload of corporate and commercial matters whilst preparing to take on departmental leadership responsibilities.

Managing your own caseload of corporate and commercial matters independently, including company formations, share sales and purchases, commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, and business restructures


~ Advising clients across Industry, Manufacturing, and Commercial sectors on a broad range of corporate transactions and commercial matters


~ Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers (NQ solicitor and apprentice) who will form the foundation of the department's future


~ Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser to established and growing businesses


~ Contributing to business development through networking, client development, and thought leadership


~ Playing a key role in succession planning and preparing for Head of Department responsibilities


~ Being office-based 3 days per week to provide hands-on mentorship and team development


~ Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in Corporate & Commercial Law
Strong technical expertise in corporate transactions (company formations, share sales/purchases, M&A, commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, business restructures)
Proven track record of managing a varied corporate caseload independently with minimal supervision
Commercial awareness and pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to client advice
Commitment to hybrid working (3 days office-based, 2 days flexible)
Based in or willing to relocate to Bradford or surrounding Yorkshire areas

Sector experience working with Industry, Manufacturing, or Commercial clients
Demonstrated business development success in corporate law
Experience in succession planning or departmental leadership roles
Track record of team development and building high-performing legal teams
Involvement in strategic planning or departmental management

What's on Offer: Your Benefits Package

Career Development:
Full support for professional development and leadership training
Hybrid working model – 3 days office-based, 2 days flexible (home or alternative location)
Flexible office location – based in Bradford with option to establish a satellite office
Modern working environment with supportive infrastructure

Diverse client base – work with Industry, Manufacturing, and Commercial sector clients across Yorkshire
CPD and training support – ongoing professional development and leadership training

Competitive salary with scope for performance-based increases and progression
~ Pension scheme with employer contributions
~25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
~ Professional subscriptions covered (Law Society, SRA fees)
~ Parking available at office location


Our client is a well-established Yorkshire law firm with a history spanning many years and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services. They work with a diverse portfolio of clients across Industry, Manufacturing, and Commercial sectors, providing bespoke legal solutions with a personal touch.

This creates a unique opportunity for an ambitious corporate lawyer to step into a leadership role with full support, established foundations, and a clear succession timeline.


Office Location: Satellite Office Option: The firm is open to establishing a new satellite office in a location that suits the right candidate, providing genuine flexibility for your work-life balance.

Hybrid Working: 3 days office-based (for team mentorship, client meetings, and departmental leadership), 2 days flexible working from home or alternative location.

Available at office location.

If you're an experienced Corporate Lawyer with 5+ years PQE looking for a senior role with a clear succession plan to Head of Department , we want to hear from you.

This is a rare opportunity to join an established firm with genuine leadership progression, supportive foundations, and the autonomy to shape a department's future.

For a confidential discussion about this succession planning opportunity, please contact:
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Phone: 0333 996 2882